I have been riding and boarding at great escape for years! Wonderful facility with knowledge staff.read more

My daughter has been riding at GES on and off for several years. The quality of instruction is…read moreexcellent with a focus on developing properly and safely. The other riders are friendly and this is a NO DRAMA barn (which as a mom of a teenager...I appreciate!!) Robyn is wonderful with my daughter who also suffers from anxiety. She is patient and understanding. My daughters skills have increased 10-fold under Robyn. In addition to riding, there are fun events, shows (if you choose) and horsemanship training for those who want to take their knowledge to the next level. I highly recommend GES.

The place is falling apart. fences are down, heat doesn't work all the time and the pumps are out…read morehalf the time. Now they have the strangles . Avoid!

I would give a zero if I could. In the winter of 2022 my horse was not given adequate water due to…read morecontinually having frozen water in the buckets which was not addressed. My horse colicked and I had to send the horse to MSU to save her. Got a big $4K bill and am now being sued by care credit to pay the bill when it is WW that should be taking care of it. DONT BRING YOUR HORSE HERE IF YOU CARE ABOUT THEIR WELLBEING. Still feel this way about this place in 2025. Just gonna pay the bill and move on! Lesson learned. Scummy horse management.

This is probably the worst barn in Washtenaw County. The owner is very high strung, and difficult…read more She is definitely not a horsewoman. Board is very high. There is no longer a barn manager. The entire farm is a disaster. It looks pretty, but is crowded with children, and high drama boarders. Horses are not pastured with compatible buddies, no matter what the website states. The pastures are very poor, and always filled with muck. Avoid this barn like the plague!

I love riding here, everyday I learn new things everyday. The horses are very high quality and…read morecared for, they are in huge pastures and have a lot of space to be horses, cross country is huge and prices are prefect. The horses love there job and are always careful with there riders, very highly trained horses with kind souls, easy to catch and ride. Love it here, people are kind and care about each other and the horses, tack is taken care of and lessons are great, you go at your level and can watch others which is amazing, Carolyn is one of the nicest people I have meet, cares about her horses, barn, grounds, tack, and students, Everyone is welcome with open arms.

We have been to Cedar Ridge for many years know and the growth and development we have seen in our…read moreequestrian loving daughter has been huge. The environment is one of team work with the more experienced riders helping the younger riders helping to build confidence. The facilities are top notch and there are multiple paths to increase competence and competitiveness in riding. The barn offers camp, workshops, additional training opportunities, competitive shows, schooling shows, USPC membership, and a good network of parents and riders to build a community with. We started as a summer camper to "try it out" as we were looking for a new barn for our daughter to grow into. Needless to say we have never looked back, just an awesome place for budding riders to learn and develop as responsible equestrians.

My rating reflects the care and training that my wife's trusty steed has consistently received from…read moreNever Ending Farm all these years.

Fantastic farm offering horse riding lessons with friendly and informative guidance.read more

After college, I wanted to get back into a sport I had previously done when I was kid, horseback…read moreriding! And boy howdy, let me tell you, I have NO regrets! Kay and Emily run a fantastic farm and they genuinely care about the well-being of their horses! Both of these women have a passion and drive to continually learn everything they can about the horse world. Anything from how to better the health of their horses to new dressage techniques. They also have experience in multiple disciplines of riding. One thing to note that many barns cannot say is that this farm is drama-FREE. Meadowlark has a laid-back and welcoming community. It is perfect for everyone of all ages and disciplines. Additionally, Meadowlark has a fantastic Horse Camp that's extremely popular - the spots fill up super fast! I have been riding with Emily for over 2 years now and it's amazing! She caters her teaching style to how her students learn best and has no problem answering questions. If you're on the fence about taking lessons or even bringing your child to Horse Camp. I encourage you to at least try it! I would recommend this farm to anyone! Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed!! :)

I approached Meadowlark interested in lessons. I didn't really know much about what that entailed…read moreas my experience is that every location in the area is totally different in their approach and what they can offer. They were really condescending and short, and said they couldn't assist. I am giving two stars as they said it politely, but it's just not a welcoming place to newcomers. It isn't a place you can go to learn as a newcomer.